RGS Cleaning Ltd — Risk Assessments Download spreadsheet
Risk Assessment RA 1

Carrying Vacuum

AssessmentRA 1
Date of assessment / review01/04/2026
Area / locationNationwide
Review period12months or 1st April whichever is sooner

Persons exposed

Employees Contractors Visitors / public

Type of assessment

Initial Change / incident review

Hazards and control measures

1

Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Adverse Ground Conditions

Control measure(s)

• Adequate lighting provided
• Manual handling training
• All staff are trained in Manual Handling and instructed to comply with good manual handling techniques.

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going
2

Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Adverse Weather

Control measure(s)

• Adequate lighting provided
• Gritting
• Clear and grit paths and public walkways during icy inclement weather.
• Regular Inspection of Gritted Areas.
• Removal of Standing Water
• Any standing water brushed to foul drains.
• Routine Safety Checks Undertaken
• Weather conditions checked
• Undertaking of tasks are determined by assessing site and weather conditions/direction of wind
• Weather conditions planned for
• Weather conditions are considered and planned for. Suitable clothing and equipment is provided (including sun protection)
• Work shall be postponed if weather conditions endanger health or safety

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going
3

Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Carrying Materials

Control measure(s)

• Avoid Trailing Cables
• Induction Training
• Manual handling training
• All staff are trained in Manual Handling and instructed to comply with good manual handling techniques.
• Provisions of Written Method Statements
• Safe Systems In Place
• Dynamic risk assessment, frequent monitoring and formal procedures available.

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going
4

Hazard

Hazard(s)

• Collision with moving vehicles

Control measure(s)

• High Visibility Clothing

Who will completeNot specified
By whenNot specified
Date completedOn-going